BCA PROGRAMME

With rapid growth in the use of information technology in all spheres of life, its effective application has become crucial for the success of any business or organisation. This has created a lot opportunities for skilled computer professionals, and so the demand for computer graduates is increasing day by day.

Bhubaneswar School of Management offers the course in Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) to students after the completion of their +2/ 12th Class examinations. This programme aims at creating computer professionals with a strong foundation of advanced skills and also the right ethical values to face the challenges and opportunities in the IT industry. The BCA programme is designed to bridge the gap between demand for and supply of skilled professionals in computer application.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Research/Dissertation

Students choosing a three-year Bachelor’s degree (Honours with Research) are required to take up research projects under the guidance of a faculty member in any functional area. The students are expected to complete the Research Project in the eighth semester. After the submission of the dissertation, there will be a viva voce examination.

Curriculum Design

A student will undergo a minimum of 120 credits for three-year BCA programme or a minimum of 160 credits for four-year BCA honours with research. The courses have been classified into credits. The curriculum consists of major (core), minor stream, multidisciplinary, Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), Value Added Courses, Summer Internship and/or Research Project/Dissertation.

SUBJECTS

CORE Papers:

• CORE – 1: Digital Logic
• CORE – 2: Programming Using C
• CORE – 3: Programming Using C++
• CORE – 4: Data Structure
• CORE – 5: Computer Organization
• CORE – 6: Java Programming
• CORE – 7: Discrete Mathematical Structures
• CORE – 8: Operating Systems
• CORE – 9: Computer Networks
• CORE – 10: Database Systems
• CORE – 11: Web Technologies
• CORE – 12: Software Engineering
• CORE – 13: Computer Graphics
• CORE – 14: Numerical Techniques

DSE Papers:

• DSE–1: Unix Shell Programming
• DSE–2: Data Mining
• DSE–3: Data Science
• DSE–4: Project Work / E-Commerce

SEC Papers:

• SEC – 1: Python Programming
• SEC – 2: Android Programming

AEC Papers:

• AEC – 1: Environmental Science.
• AEC – 2: English/MIL Communication

Generic Elective Papers:

• GE– 1:Principles of Management
• GE – 2:Statistics
• GE – 3:Business Accounting
• GE – 4: Business Economics

DURATION - 3 Years

Eligibility

1.Higher Secondary +2 / XIIth Science or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% for reserved category) OR Three year Diploma in Engineering with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% for reserved category)

2.Higher Secondary +2 / XIIth Science, Arts & Commerce with mathematic or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% for reserved category) from a recognised Board. Final year students can also apply.